Each week I read an interesting news article from the BBC. Listen along to the words and pronunciation and I will also share with you the link to the story so that you can read along as well. This week's news article can be found here:  https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63245150

The Breaking News Podcast

E-waste: 5 billion phones to be thrown away in 2022

“If you know the way broadly, you will see it in everything” - Miyamoto Musashi, Master Swordsman
Learning a language uses the same seven attitudinal foundations that meditation and learning to draw from observation do. However, in truth, most things in life are like this: the same approach will allow you to deeply learn most skills.

The Language Journey

How learning a language is like learning to draw and to meditate

Hay un experimento clásico que pone a un voluntario en el dilema de decidir qué hacer con un vagón que avanza descontrolado hacia cinco trabajadores que no pueden verlo. El voluntario observa la escena desde lo alto de un puente junto a otra persona. Si empuja a esta persona a las vías, morirá, pero detendrá el vagón y salvará cinco vidas. Cuando el experimento se realiza con personas que hablan dos idiomas y responden en su lengua materna, el veinte por ciento decide que sacrificar a una persona es aceptable para salvar a cinco. Cuando responden en su segundo idioma, la cifra sube al treinta y tres por ciento. El efecto se explica porque, cuando se habla una lengua extranjera, normalmente tomamos decisiones menos emocionales y más pragmáticas.

Cafecito con Ale

Un idioma es una forma de ver el mundo

"I'm not myself in English." 

You know exactly who you are in your language. Authoritative. Clear. Confident. 

You know what to say, how to say it, where to put your hands. 

Then English enters the room. 

And someone else shows up instead. 

In this episode I name what is actually happening when you switch languages — and it is not a vocabulary problem or a grammar problem. 

It is a personality split. 

You shift from your original self into a student. And students do not lead meetings, do not win interviews, do not command rooms. 

The methods you have been using to fix this were never designed to solve it. 

They were solving something else entirely. 

Listen to this. Then ask yourself: who actually shows up when you speak English?

⭐ The Voice Unlock Method™ –  The Inner Game of Speaking English with Calm, Clarity & Presence 

I'm not myself in English!

In this video, you will see 3 nice pictures about the old Beijing in 1979. You will see people’s daily life, clothes and subway back then. Enjoy the slow stories with my video.   Hope you enjoy it!!
Please do let me know if you like this type of comprehensive input way of learning. Thank you
Annie

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Beijing in 1979 comprehensive input for beginners (hsk1—3)

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This episode introduces three idioms that use the word leg. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

Getting a job offer is always a happy occasion, but what if it’s not what you want? 

Should you settle for good enough? Ask for a higher salary or fewer work hours? 

Tune in to the latest episode of the Express to Impress Podcast to get four tips for negotiating a job offer successfully. 

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Episode originally published July 30, 2021

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript https://www.express-to-impress.com/how-to-negotiate-a-job-offer/

Book mentioned: The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz.

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

Links Included in Episode Show Notes: 

To sign up for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist, visit https://www.express-to-impress.com/

Listen to my episode about salary negotiation at https://www.express-to-impress.com/salary-expectations-interview/

Book one of my career coaching services on the Muse at https://www.themuse.com/coaches/kristine-knutter

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Succeed in a Job Interview and Land Your Next Job: learn more about job negotiation, how to negotiate a salary offer, and how to counter a salary offer.

Job Search Strategies That Work: get a handout with a list of 27 benefits you should consider as part of a compensation package.

How to Write a Standout Resume: get templates for resumes, cover letters, and e-notes.

Express to Impress

4 Tips on How to Negotiate a Job Offer

Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. 

In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2.

You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!